Chicago Council on Science and Technology

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“There are many serious threats facing our oceans today. Our Oceans Health: An Ecosystem on the Brink” at Northwestern University’s Chicago Campus “will explore two of these compounding issues…ocean acidification…and commercial fishing…”

In 2010, Lederman partnered with the Chicago Council on Science and Technology for an event called “Street Corner Science: Ask a Nobel Laureate.” Lederman sat outside the Chicago Wrigley Building and answered any questions about science from people passing by that day.

I just wanted to pass a long a conversation I had last week when I gave a talk at the Chicago Council on Science & Technology.

The balance sways between science and economics when genes land on Lady Justice’s scales along with the debate over patenting genetic sequences.

Climate change is expected to trigger more intense rainstorms and flooding in the Chicago area.

Taking questions on everything from neutrinos to hot dogs

A group of oil companies led by Irving, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corp. unveiled a capping system that can quickly stop undersea oil spills within weeks.

Dr. Leon Lederman isn’t an “ivory tower” kind of physicist.